Employment Opportunities

General Description

Responsibilities & Duties

• Will be the first encounter for 477 Participants, must be courteous and respectful to all inquiries/individuals. 
• Will maintain 477 Program staff client interview schedules and appointments.
• Will assist Outreach Coordinator in maintaining referral information.
• May conduct interviews with clients and completes necessary documents.  Compiles data to determine eligibility for the 477 Programs; maintains accurate records on program participants.
• Assist in performing initial in-depth assessments of employment history, job skills, transferable skills, entry level and advanced abilities, training and education of the eligible participants and refer to 477 Caseworker.
• May assist Caseworkers with 477 participants to set goals, steps, tasks and time lines to develop and execute a written plan/contract between the 477 Programs and participants. The goal is to achieve permanent, full time employment.
• Assist Caseworker in working with participants to monitor individual progress and compliance with employment and/or job search plan/contracts. Includes ongoing maintenance of case notes, plan/contract re-negotiations and updates.
• Maintain files and process all paperwork to ensure due process and in compliance with Federal regulations and confidentiality and privacy laws.
• Monitor/assist in the progress of each client's currently working to attain GED/High School Diploma.
• Must be able to present 102-477 regulations clearly and accurately to participants and public. 
• Participates in staff conferences for the purpose of overall program planning.
• Provide input to 477 Director on the processes and implementing best practices.
• Provide input on monthly reports presented to the Governor for informal or formal oral evaluations of the program.
• Must adhere to Absentee Shawnee Tribe Personnel Policies and Drug and Alcohol Policies
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent.
• Prefer One (1) year experience in Human Services field, or related work in a family relations or public assistance program and/or Associates degree, preferably in Human Services or related field.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must exercise mature judgment in dealing with people and in solving individual and family concerns related to employment, education/training and support services.
• Must be able to pass a drug test for pre-employment for the Tribe
• Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License. 
• Must be able to pass a background check. 

• Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend or kneel for long periods of time.
• Sitting or standing or walking for long period of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking hearing and visual acuity.
• Frequent lifting (up to 15 lbs)
• Occasional lifting (up to 30 lbs)